Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Calgary Child Care Provider Since 1974
Thornhill Child Care Society has been a trusted provider of quality child care in Calgary since its establishment on December 2, 1974. As a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors, we prioritize creating secure, caring environments that foster children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Our programs are designed to be accessible to all families, with specialized support for children with unique needs.We maintain compliance with Alberta Children's Services standards while offering flexible care options, including family day homes and Alberta Education-funded kindergarten programs. Our team of qualified educators and consultants provides ongoing training, resources, and monitoring to ensure high-quality care across all our locations.
Services
Family Day Homes
Kindergarten Programs
Child Care Subsidy
Parent Education Workshops
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer Alberta-licensed child care programs since 1974
- Our educators receive ongoing professional development and support
- We provide specialized programming for children with developmental needs
- Our parent-led board ensures community-focused decision-making
- We operate city-wide family day home services with emergency backup options
Associations and certifications
- Alberta Children's Services
What people say
Outstanding Kindergarten program
Excellent educators
Strong developmental focus
Flexible scheduling options
Supportive parent community
Services
Family Day Homes
Licensed family day home educators provide personalized care in home environments across Calgary. Each educator receives comprehensive training, monthly monitoring visits, and access to resources including first aid certification, activity planning tools, and a toy lending library. Our agency ensures compliance with Alberta's Family Day Home Standards through regular evaluations and support.
Kindergarten Programs
Alberta Education-funded kindergarten programs at Centre Street North and Haysboro locations serve children aged 5+. Classes feature certified teachers, 20-child maximum sizes, and access to early intervention professionals. Curriculum emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development with on-site before-and-after care provided by trained educators.
Parent Education Workshops
Online workshops and educational resources cover child development topics including ADHD, autism, speech development, and positive guidance techniques. Materials are developed in partnership with recognized organizations like the Child Development Institute and Alberta Family Wellness Initiative.
Child Care Subsidy
We administer government child care subsidy programs to improve accessibility for families. Our staff provides guidance through the application process and works with approved educators to ensure subsidized spaces meet all regulatory requirements while maintaining quality standards.
Emergency Care
Alternate care options are available through our network of approved educators when regular providers are unavailable. Parents receive monthly lists of emergency providers, with agency support available to coordinate care during unexpected closures or staff absences.
Questions
What ages do you serve?
We care for infants through school-age children, with specialized kindergarten programs for 5-year-olds.
Are your educators licensed?
All family day home educators are licensed by Alberta Children's Services and undergo criminal record checks and home safety screenings.
Do you offer financial assistance?
We administer government child care subsidy programs to eligible families across our service areas.
What special needs support exists?
We provide specialized programming and access to early intervention professionals for children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Are meals provided?
Educators follow approved menu plans with accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergies.
